Family pays tribute to 73-year-old who died after bus crash in Christchurch
Richard Parker’s family describe him as ‘kind and thoughtful’
Last updated 16th Dec 2025
A man who died following a collision with a bus in Christchurch has been named as 73-year-old Richard Parker.
Dorset Police received a report of the collision on Somerford Road at 8.43am on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with very serious injuries.
Tragically, he passed away on the morning of Saturday, 6th December 2025.
His family described him as “a kind and thoughtful person” in a tribute, adding, “Richard was a loving brother and uncle and will be greatly missed by us all.”
The Serious Collision Investigation Team is continuing to look into the circumstances of the crash.
A 36-year-old man from Poole was arrested on suspicion of driving offences but has since been released under investigation while enquiries are ongoing.